A New Kind of Resolution for 2023
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Many of us set the same New Year’s resolutions every single year, like quitting social media or cutting sugar from our diet,…
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SHALVA’s Journey to High Performance
Pam Stern Braun, Quality Improvement Manager at SHALVA, and Debra Natenshon of DBN & Associates recently presented at the CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) Conference at the University of Illinois School…
Am I Experiencing Gaslighting?
“I started to doubt if what I was feeling was real or just in my head.” Does your partner say things that make you wonder if you are going crazy?…
A New Way to Look at the 8 Days of Chanukah
The story of Chanukah is the story of resilience. The Greeks tried to conquer the Jewish people by destroying the temple, but the Macabees found a way to light the…
How to Seek an Order of Protection After Business Hours
by Scott Tzinberg, Principal, Law Offices of Scott Tzinberg On September 6, 2022, the Cook County Domestic Violence Division expanded its availability in which one can request an emergency civil…
We Fight All the Time
Ups and downs are a normal part of any relationship and how you handle disagreements can tell you a lot about your relationship. Ask yourself these questions: Who starts the…
A Note of Gratitude
As we approach the end of November, most thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, the best way to make a turkey and Aunt Marilyn’s best stuffing recipe. When I was asked to…
#DVAM2022 Reaches Big Audience
The SHALVA Community Education Team was very busy during Domestic Violence Awareness Month – we reached 500+ people! Here are some highlights: Observing Tashlich with a Relationship Reflection for the…
Increasing Awareness Through Community Education
Throughout the year, SHALVA’s Community Education team connects with those living in or working with the Chicagoland Jewish community to enhance their understanding of what abuse looks like and how…
The Experience of Speaking Out
SHALVA clients and other survivors of domestic abuse are often told “no one will believe you.”. Those words have a silencing effect for those who are considering telling their story.…